In Durham there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.65% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,087 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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11 Internet Service Providers in Durham
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Durham are not shown.
Durham Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.65% of Durham. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Durham with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Durham?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Durham.
Internet Speed Key
The average Durham home can get up to 1,087 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 85.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Durham.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Durham, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Durham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Durham you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.63% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Durham homes.
Internet Market Health in Durham
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Durham internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Durham based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Durham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Durham homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Durham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Durham needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Durham, along with details on where in Durham and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Durham, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 85.63%, or 3,641 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Durham, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 1.11%, or 47 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Durham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Durham.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Durham DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Durham, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 1.11%, or 47 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Durham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Durham.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Durham DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Durham, CA
DigitalPath fixed wireless coverage
About 99.65%, or 4,237 people, have DigitalPath fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. DigitalPath is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
DigitalPath fixed wireless download speeds
DigitalPath is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, DigitalPath fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from DigitalPath goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 374 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
DigitalPath fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for DigitalPath fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, DigitalPath is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. DigitalPath offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, DigitalPath customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Durham, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.63%, or 3,811 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 53 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 62.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 9.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 62.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Durham, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 89.51%, or 3,806 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Durham, CA
Succeed.Net fixed wireless coverage
About 35.14%, or 1,494 people, have Succeed.Net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, central, southeast, west, north, and northeast Durham area. Succeed.Net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Durham.
Succeed.Net fixed wireless download speeds
Succeed.Net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Succeed.Net fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Succeed.Net goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Succeed.Net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Succeed.Net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Succeed.Net is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. Succeed.Net offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Durham, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 24.84%, or 1,056 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, west, north, and northeast Durham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Durham.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Durham, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 24.84%, or 1,056 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, west, north, and northeast Durham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Durham.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mike Gunther Industries Fixed Wireless in Durham, CA
Mike Gunther Industries fixed wireless coverage
About 17.17%, or 730 people, have Mike Gunther Industries fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, west, northwest, southeast, and east Durham area. Mike Gunther Industries is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Durham.
Mike Gunther Industries fixed wireless download speeds
Mike Gunther Industries is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mike Gunther Industries fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Mike Gunther Industries goes up to 75 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Mike Gunther Industries fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mike Gunther Industries fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mike Gunther Industries is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. Mike Gunther Industries offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Velocity Communications Fixed Wireless in Durham, CA
Velocity Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 4.63%, or 197 people, have Velocity Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Durham area. Velocity Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Durham.
Velocity Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Velocity Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Velocity Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Velocity Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Velocity Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Velocity Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Velocity Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. Velocity Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Durham Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Durham or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Durham compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Durham are much slower versus the average speeds in California: 3,631 Mbps in California versus 1,087 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 98.73% versus 99.65% in Durham.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Durham are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Nelson, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chico, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butte Valley, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ordbend, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pentz, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rotavele, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richardson Springs, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paradise, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richvale, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton City, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kerhonkson, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newport, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newfield, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jonesville, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Auburn, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belden, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Lisbon, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anza, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morrisville, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds